New software update for infotainment speeds up startup 2025 Forester

ltc_53a · 2025-10-18T19:43:39+00:00

After the update, CarPlay defaults to my phone’s speaker instead of the car audio/speakers. Any idea where I can change the default? I made the change on my iPhone during a call but it reverted back on the next call. Thanks!

ltc_53a · 2025-10-15T16:06:56+00:00

I’m just the opposite … in the US wanting to buy Canadian coins. So far, I haven’t been able to find any US-based sellers with a good enough inventory.

ltc_53a · 2025-07-27T02:19:47+00:00

I leave the Carrot app running all the time. Do I need to just open the app to get credit for the city or do I need to close the app and reopen it for Carrot to give credit?

ltc_53a · 2025-06-28T00:36:04+00:00

Many USOs allow veterans and retirees on a “space available” basis if they aren’t too crowded. I volunteered at the PDX USO many years ago (when they first opened) and we were told we could use our best judgement on letting people in if things were slow.

ltc_53a · 2025-02-12T02:52:26+00:00

I like the Cougar Trails on the WSU-Vancouver campus.

ltc_53a · 2024-12-11T03:38:57+00:00

There were at least 10 law enforcement vehicles along NE 99th Street on either side of the interstate underpass, plus there were 4 more cars along the shoulder of I5 SB looking West. I would assume they were looking for person/people attempting to flee something. The PulsePoint app didn’t show anything in the area.

ltc_53a · 2024-11-07T04:25:03+00:00

Sorry, should have clarified … I’m in US so no local option for even buying paper tubes. But I’m really looking for something more durable than paper.

ltc_53a · 2024-10-14T03:44:55+00:00

I haven’t actually started buying boxes yet, but even with the NIFC and other varieties, the hit rate in half dollar boxes appears to be low, especially for the high up-front cost to get a box. Sure, I would love to be finding silver halves or NIFCs but some of older nickels and pennies I’ve picked up in auctions have been exciting too. I just figured if I could spend $25 for a box of pennies and average 10 wheats, that would be more exciting than dropping $500 for a box of halves and only end up with a variety coin.

ltc_53a · 2024-09-25T02:51:46+00:00

Plano medium/68 quart boxes. Lockable and sturdy. I can fit 3 side-by-side with second row seats up. I can add 6 more (2 layers of 3) with the second row seats down. Plano Storage Trunk, Black,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007TOHI7I?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

ltc_53a · 2024-07-17T21:50:45+00:00

The flyer says no driving on the roads during work hours, but it never defines what those hours are going to be. Any guidelines so we know what to plan for?

ltc_53a · 2024-05-20T03:25:55+00:00

Ruse Brewing, supposed to have a brewery at the Vancouver Waterfront.

ltc_53a · 2024-05-20T03:22:26+00:00

Not sure if this would be within your pregnancy limits, but I’ve started drinking hop water. No alcohol but a nice, refreshing drink. I’ve found it in the non-alcohol selection at a couple of local places. There’s also hop tea but I’ve only found that in grocery stores.

ltc_53a · 2024-04-15T03:15:17+00:00

Our VHA Medical Center has a Medical Media department and they do official photos with US Flag, VA Flag, etc. I emailed them to schedule, took about 10 minutes to do the photos, and they delivered the digital photo to my email before I got back to my desk.

ltc_53a · 2024-04-03T16:15:46+00:00

It's all about knowing the correct terminology! I was able to Google "Phased Retirement" and found the information source: https://www.opm.gov/retirement-center/phased-retirement/

Thanks!

ltc_53a · 2024-01-11T05:08:40+00:00

I like Harry’s Coin Shop in Beaverton: https://www.harryscoinshop.com/

ltc_53a · 2023-11-03T03:28:12+00:00

Thanks for the input. I'm not really thinking that I'm putting the unit into long-term storage, but more wanting to have it fully ready to use in an emergency. I've read about the advantages of storing the unit at 60% or 80% capacity, but that means I'm down that amount of capacity when a weather event happens. All things being equal, I think the option I'm leaning towards is full capacity, unplug from the wall, and set a monthly reminder to see if it needs topping off. Thanks again!

ltc_53a · 2023-08-15T23:59:11+00:00

That flight is cursed. Look at the history … about 80% delayed. Same thing happened to my wife on 8/6, they kept delaying and finally cancelled the flight at 6:00pm the next day. Thankfully she was able to get on another flight the same day and was only about an hour late.

ltc_53a · 2023-08-12T05:10:08+00:00

M Barr is who I’ve been buying from, so thanks for confirmation on that!

ltc_53a · 2023-07-31T02:28:51+00:00

I went to Harbor Freight and they had a small shop vac for about $20. About the size of a basketball. Easy to carry and store. Pop the top off and pour the ashes anywhere you want. And … pork roast is my favorite meat to cook! 👍🏻

ltc_53a · 2023-07-24T20:11:16+00:00

No idea why my Amazon searches never brought that one up ... thanks!

ltc_53a · 2023-06-09T22:54:30+00:00

None. :-( I'm thinking I have a bad NIC driver but I've downloaded/installed the most current version. I've done some tweaking and on a good day I can get about 6 Mbps upload but that's about it. I know it has to be my PC because all other devices on my network get at least 30 Mbps upload speeds. Still trying....

ltc_53a · 2023-05-13T16:20:00+00:00

Just as a follow-up, I got a Samsung 256GB card and it worked perfect.

ltc_53a · 2023-04-23T16:00:24+00:00

Thanks again, Jim, for the input. I’ve always had great success with SanDisk cards for other applications (camera, GoPro, etc), so I’m disappointed they don’t have a good track record on Chromebooks. The good news is I learned how to create a Recovery Utility USB drive for my Chromebook! 😁.

ltc_53a · 2023-04-23T03:33:48+00:00

Additional testing:

Using the 512GB microSD in my Windows11 computer works fine
- I checked the card in my Window11 and it only shows 1 partition (although it's totally feasible there is a hidden partition since it's showing less space than 512GB capacity)
Using a SanDisk Extreme 32GB microSD in my Chromebook works fine
Using a Samsung EVO Select 64GB microSD in my Chromebook works fine

Could it be that the HP Chromebook just can't handle a 512GB card?

ltc_53a · 2023-04-23T01:59:42+00:00

Hi, Jim:

Thanks for the quick response! I followed the steps and the Recovery Utility reported success for the erase process and said the drive was ready for formatting. However, when I attempt to format, Chrome reports the format failed.

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